Brussels to Tokyo is one of the few long-haul routes from Belgium with a genuine non-stop option: ANA flies the sector direct in around 13½ hours. If you’d rather save money, a one-stop itinerary through the Gulf or a European hub is usually cheaper. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return fare looks like in euros, and when to book for the best price.
Route: Brussels (BRU) → Tokyo (Narita NRT / Haneda HND)
Distance: approximately 9,400 km (5,840 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 13h 30m – 13h 40m to Narita
Direct flights: Yes — ANA (All Nippon Airways) flies non-stop from Brussels to Tokyo Narita (around three times a week on the Boeing 787-9), at €1,054 and up. One-stop options are usually cheaper, and the cheapest go east rather than through the Gulf: Juneyao Air via Shanghai from €606 and Hainan Airlines via Beijing from €626, roughly half the direct fare.
Fares from Brussels to Tokyo (EUR)
Tokyo is a year-round destination, but fares swing hard with Japan’s seasons. Cherry-blossom time (late March–April), Golden Week (late April–early May), the summer holidays and the autumn-foliage weeks are the priciest, along with Christmas/New Year. The cheapest windows are winter (outside the holidays) and early summer. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the lowest are usually one-stop itineraries, with the ANA non-stop sitting toward the higher end.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium |
| February | — | low-medium |
| March | — | high (late-month blossom) |
| April | — | very high (sakura) |
| May | — | medium-high (Golden Week) |
| June | — | low-medium |
| July | — | very high |
| August | — | very high |
| September | — | medium |
| October | — | medium-high (autumn) |
| November | — | high (foliage) |
| December | — | very high |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, the floor is €606, so what is usually quoted as a typical price is in fact the very best fare on the route, and there is nothing in the four hundreds to wait for. A connection under about €650 is a strong fare — Hainan via Beijing has the lowest typical price at a median of €627. The ANA non-stop is dearer than commonly cited: €1,054–€1,165, median €1,073.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 13½ hours):
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) — the only non-stop from Brussels, roughly three times a week to Tokyo Narita on the Boeing 787-9; consistently one of the best-rated 5-star carriers.
One-stop (usually the cheapest, about 16–20 hours total):
- Qatar Airways via Doha — frequent, strong economy and often the best value from Brussels.
- Emirates via Dubai — comfortable widebodies and generous baggage to Tokyo.
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul — typically among the lowest headline fares.
- Finnair via Helsinki and KLM via Amsterdam — short European connections onto a single long-haul leg.
- Lufthansa, SWISS and Brussels Airlines via Frankfurt, Munich or Zurich — convenient Star Alliance routings, often onto an ANA flight.
Because the one-stop carriers compete hard, they usually undercut the non-stop by €80–€200. If time and comfort matter most, book the ANA direct to Narita; if price is the priority, a single stop through Doha, Dubai or Istanbul is the sweet spot — and a one-stop can route you into either Narita or the more central Haneda.
When to book & how to save
- Book 2–4 months ahead for the best balance of price and choice; long-haul fares to Tokyo rarely get cheaper in the final weeks.
- Avoid the peaks if you can: cherry-blossom season (late March–April), Golden Week, July–August and the Christmas/New Year fortnight are the most expensive and busiest.
- Target the value windows — February, June and September usually carry the lowest fares, with mild shoulder-season weather.
- Choose your Tokyo airport: the ANA non-stop uses Narita, but a one-stop can land at Haneda, which is far closer to the city — factor the transfer into the total trip.
- Check checked-bag rules: ANA and the Gulf carriers usually include a generous checked allowance, but the lowest “lite” fares may not — compare the all-in price with bags.
Arriving in Tokyo
The ANA non-stop lands at Narita (NRT), about 60 km east of central Tokyo. The fastest way in is the Narita Express (N’EX) to Tokyo Station (around 60 minutes, roughly ¥3,070 / €18) or the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno (about 45 minutes, roughly ¥2,570 / €15). Many one-stop itineraries instead use Haneda (HND), just 15 km from the centre, from where the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu line reaches the city in about 30 minutes for well under €5 — check which airport your ticket uses, as they’re on opposite sides of the metropolis.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Brussels to Tokyo?
The ANA non-stop takes about 13 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours 40 minutes to Tokyo Narita, and a little different coming back depending on the winds. One-stop itineraries through Doha, Dubai, Istanbul or Helsinki typically take 16 to 20 hours in total, depending on the length of the connection.
Are there direct flights from Brussels to Tokyo?
Yes. ANA (All Nippon Airways) flies non-stop from Brussels to Tokyo Narita around three times a week on the Boeing 787-9, at €1,054–€1,165. If you’d rather save money, one-stop flights are usually cheaper than the direct — and when we checked the cheap ones were the Chinese carriers, Juneyao via Shanghai at €606 and Hainan via Beijing at €626, rather than the Gulf or European hubs.
How much does it cost to fly from Brussels to Tokyo?
A typical economy return runs about €627–€1,054, with the whole sample spanning €606–€1,562. The best one-stop deals start at €606 in the quiet winter and early-summer weeks; ANA’s non-stop is a separate tier at €1,054–€1,165. Cherry-blossom season, the summer holidays and the December peak sit toward the top of the range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Brussels to Tokyo?
February, June and September are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, connecting returns started at €606 and ANA’s non-stop at €1,054. Avoid late March and April (cherry blossom), Golden Week, July–August and December, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Brussels to Tokyo?
Non-stop: ANA (All Nippon Airways) to Narita, €1,054–€1,165. One-stop, cheapest first in our fare data: Juneyao Air via Shanghai (€606–€1,008, the outright floor and a third of the cheap fares), Hainan Airlines via Beijing (€626–€883 — the lowest typical price on the route), Etihad via Abu Dhabi (€706–€880), Air China via Beijing (€716), Finnair via Helsinki (€920–€950), LOT via Warsaw (from €938), KLM via Amsterdam (€943), Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (€971) and ITA Airways via Rome (€998–€1,037). Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, SWISS and Brussels Airlines also sell the route but did not appear among the cheapest fares.
Which airport do I fly into in Tokyo?
The ANA non-stop uses Narita (NRT), about 60 km east of the city. Many one-stop itineraries instead land at Haneda (HND), which is much closer to central Tokyo. They’re on opposite sides of the metropolis, so check your ticket before booking onward transport.
How far in advance should I book Brussels to Tokyo flights?
Aim to book 2 to 4 months ahead, and earlier for cherry-blossom season, which sells out fast. Long-haul fares to Tokyo tend to rise as departure approaches, especially around the spring blossom, Golden Week and Christmas peaks, so early booking almost always wins.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Often, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually a little cheaper than Friday–Sunday, and travelling out and back on weekdays can save €40–€100 on a return. Being flexible by a day or two is one of the easiest ways to cut the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Prices are indicative economy returns and change with demand — always check the live fare before booking.
